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Portraits of Eric Johnson and Erin Tolefree

A Father and Daughter Prepare to Speak at Babson’s Commencement In a historic first for Babson, the College’s graduate Commencement ceremony will feature a joint address, delivered by a father-daughter pair of business leaders: Eric Johnson ’72, P’08 and Erin Tolefree.

By John Crawford

Senior Journalist

John Crawford

A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.

May 2, 2024

Tagged Commencement, Graduate, Family Entrepreneurship, Campus, Alumni

Posted in Community

In Milestone Appointment, Babson’s Jeffrey P. Shay Named Chair of Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Entrepreneurship Professor Jeffrey P. Shay is the first board member from Babson to be named Chair of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor.

By Hillary Chabot

Writer

Hillary Chabot

Hillary Chabot is a writer for Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. An award-winning journalist, she is known for her insightful reporting and dedication to detailed storytelling. With a career spanning over two decades, she has covered a wide range of topics, from presidential campaigns and government policy to neighborhood issues and investigative series. As a reporter for The Boston Herald, Hillary earned a reputation for tenacity and integrity. Her work at Babson College fuels her passions—to learn something new every day and conduct thoughtful, empathic interviews. She’s thrilled to be at Babson College, where students, faculty, staff members and classes provide compelling copy daily.

May 1, 2024

Tagged Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Global, Research, Alumni

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

The winners of the 2024 B.E.T.A. Challenge holding their winning checks.

B.E.T.A. Challenge Winners Rack Up Double the Awards B.E.T.A. Challenge winners took home twice the awards, while Babson students looked on at a watch party in Knight Auditorium this year.

By Hillary Chabot

Writer

Hillary Chabot

Hillary Chabot is a writer for Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. An award-winning journalist, she is known for her insightful reporting and dedication to detailed storytelling. With a career spanning over two decades, she has covered a wide range of topics, from presidential campaigns and government policy to neighborhood issues and investigative series. As a reporter for The Boston Herald, Hillary earned a reputation for tenacity and integrity. Her work at Babson College fuels her passions—to learn something new every day and conduct thoughtful, empathic interviews. She’s thrilled to be at Babson College, where students, faculty, staff members and classes provide compelling copy daily.

April 19, 2024

Tagged Alumni, Undergraduate, Graduate, Entrepreneurship Education, Faculty, Startups

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

Gabe Skelton MSEL'18, Monica Leal Crombe MSEL'16, and Patrick Scanlon MSEL'23 represent a decade of entrepreneurs shaped by Babson's MSEL degree.

Babson's MSEL Degree: A Decade of Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders For the last decade, Babson's MSEL program has become a springboard for professionals seeking to boost their entrepreneurial credentials.

By Hillary Chabot

Writer

Hillary Chabot

Hillary Chabot is a writer for Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. An award-winning journalist, she is known for her insightful reporting and dedication to detailed storytelling. With a career spanning over two decades, she has covered a wide range of topics, from presidential campaigns and government policy to neighborhood issues and investigative series. As a reporter for The Boston Herald, Hillary earned a reputation for tenacity and integrity. Her work at Babson College fuels her passions—to learn something new every day and conduct thoughtful, empathic interviews. She’s thrilled to be at Babson College, where students, faculty, staff members and classes provide compelling copy daily.

April 12, 2024

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurship Education

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

President Spinelli speaks on stage at BCW

From the President: Babson’s Global Influence Coming together at Babson Connect Worldwide, with nearly 300 Babson alumni and friends from more than 45 countries, reminds us that with our global reach comes a special responsibility.

By Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA'92, PhD

President

Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA'92, PhD

Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA‘92, PhD is the 14th president of Babson College. A successful entrepreneur, academic leader, and scholar, Dr. Spinelli assumed the role of president in July 2019, guiding the College through its centennial year and into its second century. Learn more about the President's Office.

April 9, 2024

Tagged Alumni, Global, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

A group of alumni pose for a wedding photo

News, Notes, and Nods: Undergraduates The latest news, notes, and nods from Babson's undergraduate alumni in the Spring 2024 edition of Babson Magazine.

By Babson Magazine Staff

April 9, 2024

Tagged Alumni, Undergraduate, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

Two people pose for a photo with a trophy

News, Notes, and Nods: Graduates The latest news, notes, and nods from Babson's graduate alumni in the Spring 2024 edition of Babson Magazine.

By Babson Magazine Staff

April 9, 2024

Tagged Alumni, Graduate, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

News, Notes, and Nods: In Memoriam Remembering the alumni and members of the Babson community who have passed recently and included in the Spring 2024 edition of Babson Magazine.

By Babson Magazine Staff

April 9, 2024

Tagged Alumni, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

sun shines over the Blank Center at Babson

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Angel Investors Every month, the angel investors of Walnut Ventures gather at Babson to hear pitches from entrepreneurs. The group offers an open invitation to students to come, listen, and learn.

By John Crawford

Senior Journalist

John Crawford

A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.

April 1, 2024

Tagged Alumni, Campus, Startups, VC & Investing

Posted in Community

Maren Butler sitting in the stands at Fenway Park

‘Game-Changing’ Careers at the Intersection of Sports and Data With analytics jobs on the rise, recent Babson graduates find success using their education to inform data careers in the professional sports industry.

By Melissa Savignano

Writer

Melissa Savignano

Melissa Savignano, a content marketing manager at Babson College, has worked in higher education for almost a decade, where she tells authentic, compelling campus and community stories. Before Babson, she managed communications for Boston University’s largest college, the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. She previously worked in client relations, helping brands of various sizes launch content marketing strategies and storytelling initiatives. When not at work, you will find her in the city of Boston, probably at the movie theater.

March 18, 2024

Tagged Advice, Alumni, Undergraduate, Career

Posted in Outcomes

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